To Infinity… @ The Planetarium

Explore the Planetarium’s Space exhibition before the screening and see if you’re cut out for a life in space, then recline in this unique screening space. As the lights dim, your journey will begin with a tour of the Solar System in a Planetarium star show - the perfect way to set the scene for your film…

 
 
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INTERSTELLAR at The Planetarium
Jul 21
INTERSTELLAR at The Planetarium

BACK BY DEMAND: CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S OSCAR-WINNING SPACE ODYSSEY

Due to phenomenal demand in the first half of the year, we’re bringing several more screenings of Interstellar to the Planetarium in Q3 and Q4 of 2026, including this July showing. Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning epic space odyssey was made for the big screen, and what better place to enjoy it than the Festival’s home for space and science fiction…

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WALL•E at The Planetarium
Aug 13
WALL•E at The Planetarium

IN SPACE, NO-ONE CAN HEAR YOU CLEAN

Due to massive demand on Valentine’s Day earlier this year, we’re presenting another screening of the perennial Festival favourite WALL•E. This delightful sci-fi misadventure is both an epic voyage into humanity’s future, and a nod to silent comedy cinema. It’s perfect for a date night, or for the entire family.

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INTERSTELLAR at The Planetarium
Aug 13
INTERSTELLAR at The Planetarium

BACK BY DEMAND: CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S OSCAR-WINNING SPACE ODYSSEY

Due to phenomenal demand in the first half of the year, we’re bringing several more screenings of Interstellar to the Planetarium in Q3 and Q4 of 2026, including two showings in August. Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning epic space odyssey was made for the big screen, and what better place to enjoy it than the Festival’s home for space and science fiction…

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INCEPTION at The Planetarium
Aug 14
INCEPTION at The Planetarium

NOLAN’S MIND-BOGGLING BLOCKBUSTER IS THE STUFF THAT MOVIE DREAMS ARE MADE OF

For the first time at the Festival, we’re thrilled to bring Inception to the big screen as part of a Christopher Nolan double bill! Nolan’s Oscar-winning blend of sci-fi, action and cerebral dreamscapes remains a highlight of 21st Century cinema, and set a benchmark in the celebrated director’s career. If you thought we were going to miss the opportunity to screen this as part of our 10th anniversary celebrations - well, dream on…!

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INTERSTELLAR at The Planetarium
Aug 14
INTERSTELLAR at The Planetarium

BACK BY DEMAND: CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S OSCAR-WINNING SPACE ODYSSEY

Due to phenomenal demand in the first half of the year, we’re bringing several more screenings of Interstellar to the Planetarium in Q3 and Q4 of 2026, including two showings in August. Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning epic space odyssey was made for the big screen, and what better place to enjoy it than the Festival’s home for space and science fiction…

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APOLLO 11 at The Planetarium
Sep 11
APOLLO 11 at The Planetarium

A TRULY OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD DOCUMENTARY

Our September 2026 films at the Planetarium are focusing on Moon missions and the Space Race, and to launch this weekend of screenings, we’re thrilled to bring the Emmy-winning documentary Apollo 11 to the Planetarium. This stunning film was released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing mission, and tells the story of the mission exclusively via breathtaking archival footage, including 70mm footage that had never previously been publicly released - it’s an extraordinary spectacle celebrating the pinnacle of human achievement for all the family.

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APOLLO 13 at The Planetarium
Sep 11
APOLLO 13 at The Planetarium

“HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM…”

Our weekend of Space Race and Moon Mission films at the Planetarium continue with the classic biopic, Apollo 13, based on the remarkable true story of the NASA moon landing attempt that became a harrowing rescue mission. Drawing on the real-life flight logs and with stellar performances from Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton and Kevin Bacon, Ron Howard’s nail-biting epic deserves to be seen on the Planetarium’s big screen!

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HIDDEN FIGURES at The Planetarium
Sep 12
HIDDEN FIGURES at The Planetarium

MEET THE WOMEN YOU DON’T KNOW BEHIND THE MISSION YOU DO

Our September series a the Planetarium focussing on the Space Race continues with the remarkable biopic Hidden Figures, which shines a light on female African-American scientists’ immeasurable contribution to the Space Race. This Oscar-nominated film turns 10 this year, and we’re looking forward to bringing it back to the Planetarium!

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FIRST MAN at The Planetarium
Sep 12
FIRST MAN at The Planetarium

RYAN GOSLING TAKES A GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND KIND IN THIS DAZZLING BIOPIC

Our September series at the Planetarium focussing on the Space Race concludes with the stunning Neil Armstrong biopic First Man. Oscar-winning director Damian Chazelle (La La Land, Whiplash) reunites with Ryan Gosling (who stars as Armstrong) for this powerful retelling of the path that led to one man’s fateful steps, and the triumphs and tragedies along the way.

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